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Fresh off the SIMA and APWA trade shows, Brian Ivey shares four standout trends that snow professionals should be thinking about this summer.

You might think snow and ice equipment manufacturers take it easy in the summer—but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. From forecasting sales and managing inventory to launching marketing campaigns and running cold-weather tests, the so-called “off-season” is anything but quiet. In this guest editor piece, Mark Klossner pulls back the curtain on what keeps OEMs busy long after the snow melts—and why getting it right in July makes all the difference in January.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $5.4 billion in new bridge funding to support major repair and replacement projects across the country. With over 42,000 bridges in poor condition, this investment aims to improve safety, strengthen supply chains, and modernize critical infrastructure.

SIMA’s 28th annual Snow & Ice Symposium returns to Grand Rapids, MI, June 17–20, 2025. The event will feature 140+ exhibitors, expert-led education, and top networking opportunities for snow and ice professionals across North America.

It’s been an active and interesting spring with entities and legal concepts focused on salt reduction starting to gain attention in state and provincial legislatures. SIMA has been involved in providing our perspective and input on these new developments.

Snow Plow News achieves number one blog ranking as a comprehensive platform managed by a team of experts, delivering fact-based information that offers valuable insights into the snow removal industry.

Guest writer Ron Mills explores how rising tariffs on Chinese imports are driving up snowplow blade prices. With China holding 80% of the world’s tungsten—a key blade ingredient—the 45% tariff hike is hitting municipalities hard. Budget for higher snow blade costs ahead.

Work Truck Week 2025 brought together 16,413 industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 U.S. states for the largest commercial vehicle industry event of the year. With a sold-out exhibit hall, dozens of product launches, and hands-on experiences like Ride & Drive, the event showcased the latest advancements in trucks, equipment, and technology. Educational sessions, networking receptions, and new industry data exchanges made it a must-attend event for anyone in the work truck sector.

Get behind the wheel of the latest work trucks at Ride & Drive during Work Truck Week® 2025! Taking place March 5–6 in downtown Indianapolis, this hands-on experience lets attendees test-drive cutting-edge commercial vehicles, from all-electric delivery vans to advanced internal combustion engine trucks.

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Work Truck Week® 2025 is bringing the future of commercial vehicles to life! From March 4–7, discover cutting-edge products, test-drive high-tech vehicles during Ride & Drive, and gain insights from industry leaders at North America’s largest work truck event. Don’t miss this chance to explore the innovations shaping the future of the industry.